Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, Georgia · Public · 2,198 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 73 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,608 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,355 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,627 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,467 |
| All families (average) | $13,761 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,356 | +$6,543 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,854 | +$25,041 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $19,014 | -$14,799 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,657 | +$31,844 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $47,553 | +$13,740 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,363 | +$11,550 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,048 | +$4,235 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 2.2 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $54,140 | +$20,327 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 45% of students receive Pell grants · 44% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.